Campsites in Campania
Campania packs the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Greek temples and sandy Cilento beaches into one sun-soaked region. Camp by the sea, splash in water parks and eat pizza where it was born.
About Campania
Why holiday in Campania?
Amalfi Coast Views – Dramatic cliffs, pastel villages and clear water on a UNESCO-listed coastline
Ancient Temples – Paestum's three Doric temples are among the best preserved in the world
Pompeii And Capri – Roman ruins and island hops, both easy from Sorrento
Warm Sea – Swimming from late June, with 25-27°C water from July to September
Pizza Heartland – Naples invented pizza, and mozzarella di bufala and fresh seafood follow
Cilento Coves – Slower, quieter beaches, sea caves and a national park
A family holiday in Campania
Campsites by the sea in Campania
Campania's coast is made for beach days: the sea is warm enough for swimming from late June, reaches 25-27°C from July to September and stays inviting into mid-October. Camping Baia Domizia sits directly on the sea with a 1,200 m private beach and direct access, while Camping Village Santa Fortunata near Sorrento is also directly on the sea and adds breathtaking views. Wake up, walk to the water, repeat.
On holiday with your dog in Campania
Campania is a wonderful playground for walking with your four-legged friend. Try cliff-top walks like the Path of the Gods, the headland trails of Capo Palinuro or the paths of Cilento National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Camping Village Santa Fortunata welcomes dogs with dedicated dog facilities, right on the sea near Sorrento, while Residence Trivento in Palinuro also welcomes dogs, close to the sea and the Cilento coast.
Where to stay in Campania
Campania offers a stay for every travelling style. Mobile homes at Paestum Camping Village, Camping Village Santa Fortunata and Camping Baia Domizia give families a ready-made base close to pools and sea. Camping Village Santa Fortunata also has chalets & bungalows and camping pitches in its woodland setting, ideal for tent lovers. Couples and small groups will enjoy the apartments & rooms at Residence Trivento in Palinuro, with Southern Italian comfort.
All campsites in Campania
4 destinations
Paestum Camping Village
Paestum, Campania, Italy
Stacaravan
Camping Village Santa Fortunata
Sorrento, Campania, Italy
Bungalow, Stacaravan, Kampeerplaats
Camping Baia Domizia
by Happy Camp
Garigliano - Monte Massico, Campania, Italy
Stacaravan
Residence Trivento
Palinuro, Campania, Italy
Appartement
Things to do in Campania
Paestum Archaeological Park
Paestum
Three of the world's best-preserved Doric temples, open daily 8:30–19:30. 10 km
Pompeii
Pompeii
Roman streets frozen in time; allow half a day, with a train from Sorrento.
Capri
Capri
Hop on a hydrofoil from Sorrento and be on the island in 25 minutes.
Positano
Amalfi Coast
Majolica-domed church, Via dei Mulini shops and Spiaggia Grande, 40 minutes by ferry from Sorrento.
Amalfi
Amalfi Coast
Cathedral of Sant'Andrea and its 1266 Cloister of Paradise, one hour by ferry from Sorrento.
Path of the Gods
Bomerano
Cliff-top trail with the sea far below, easily walked in a morning.
Herculaneum
Ercolano
Compact, wonderfully preserved Roman town, about 20 minutes from Naples by train.
Naples historic centre
Naples
Pizza's birthplace, with lively Spaccanapoli and the National Archaeological Museum. 49 km from Sorrento
Velia
Ascea
Peaceful, scenic archaeological site, included on your Paestum ticket. 45 km
Castellabate
Cilento
UNESCO-listed medieval village with the beaches of Pozzillo and Punta Licosa. 90 km
Capo Palinuro
Palinuro
Thirty sea caves, the Natural Arch and headland walks above the sea.
Best time to visit Campania
Late June to September is prime beach time: days reach 28°C in June, 31°C in July and August and 27°C in September, while the sea warms from about 22°C in June to 27°C in August. July is the driest month. April to June and September to October are quieter yet pleasant, ideal for Pompeii and Paestum, and the sea stays swimmable until mid-October. May suits sightseeing at about 24°C.
Practical tips
- By car: Utrecht to the Amalfi Coast is about 1,800 km, so plan an overnight stop and arrive relaxed.
- By plane: Naples Capodichino (NAP) serves the whole region and is about 60 minutes from Sorrento; Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (QSR) is about 27 km from Paestum.
- By sea: ferries run frequently from Sorrento's Marina Piccola from April to October, with Capri in 25 minutes, Positano in 40 and Amalfi in an hour.
- Car-free days: Capri does not admit visitors' cars, and Pompeii is an easy ride on the Circumvesuviana train from Sorrento.
- Temples: Paestum is open daily 8:30–19:30; arrive early or late afternoon with hats and water.
- Amalfi Coast: let ferries and the SITA bus (Amalfi to Ravello, about 25 minutes) do the driving.
- Food to try: Neapolitan pizza, mozzarella di bufala, fresh seafood and colatura di alici from Cetara.
Our tip: use Campania's water as your road. From Camping Village Santa Fortunata we love hopping on the hydrofoil from Sorrento's Marina Piccola: Capri takes 25 minutes, Positano 40 and Amalfi about an hour. Take the SITA bus up to Ravello for its gardens and wide views, and keep one morning free for the Path of the Gods, with the sea shimmering far below. Pompeii is easy by Circumvesuviana train, and we always book it for spring or September, when the ruins are at their most comfortable. Further south, we suggest arriving at Paestum for the 8:30 opening, or in the late afternoon, when the Doric temples glow. Velia is on the same ticket as Paestum and makes a peaceful second stop. Finish the day in the water at Paestum Camping Village, with its five slides and sandy beach 500 m away. And in Naples, order your pizza where it was born. Then top it off with mozzarella di bufala another day. You will not regret it.
— Our specialist
All campsites in Campania at a glance
Camping Baia Domizia · Camping Village Santa Fortunata · Paestum Camping Village · Residence Trivento
Frequently asked questions: Campania
When is the sea warm enough for swimming in Campania?
The sea is about 22°C in June and reaches 25-27°C from July to September, with swimming comfortable into mid-October. For the longest beach days, Camping Baia Domizia sits directly on the sea and has a 1,200 m private beach with direct access, so the water is always close.
Do we need a car when camping in Campania?
Around Sorrento you can go car-free: hydrofoils reach Capri in 25 minutes and the Circumvesuviana train runs to Pompeii. Camping Village Santa Fortunata is perfectly placed for that. For Paestum and Cilento, a car is the easiest way to reach places like Castellabate and Palinuro.
Which campsites in Campania have a water park?
Paestum Camping Village has a 2,100 m² water park with three pools, a lagoon and five slides, and a private sandy beach 500 m away. Camping Baia Domizia offers a 1,600 m² pool park with three pools and a Jacuzzi oasis, plus a 1,200 m private beach. Both are great for children of all ages.
Is an Amalfi Coast day trip doable with kids from Sorrento?
Yes, and it is lovely by ferry. Positano is about 40 minutes from Sorrento and Amalfi about one hour, so children can enjoy the sea views instead of the coast road. Camping Village Santa Fortunata is near the centre of Sorrento, with easy access to the Amalfi Coast, Capri and Pompeii.
Which airport should we use for a camping holiday in Campania?
Naples Capodichino (NAP) serves the whole region and is about 60 minutes from Sorrento. For Paestum, Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (QSR) is about 27 km away. Paestum Camping Village is a convenient base for the temples of Paestum, 10 km away, and the Cilento coast.